just because; even if; even though
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
comparatively; relatively; fairly; considering ...; for ...; despite ...
number one; first; best; most; game; round
exposure; laying bare; exposure; (media) exposure; appearance (on TV, in magazines, etc.)
few; little; small (amount); low; scarce; insufficient
hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to be transparent; to show through
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
Mr; master; Ms; miss; (arch.) sir; (arch.) madam
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
boy; son; baby boy; young man
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
guardian; protector; patron; parent
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
of all people; a person of ...'s standing
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
woman; female; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
to deceive; to cheat; to falsify; to misrepresent; to evade (a question, taxes, etc.); to dodge
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)